Exploring how physical activity affects fatigue in cancer survivors
Relationships Between Physical Activity and Different Measures of Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
This study is testing how daily exercise can help reduce fatigue in cancer survivors who are participating in a three-month exercise program.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT05073848 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This investigation examines the relationship between daily physical activity and various measures of fatigue in cancer survivors enrolled in a cancer exercise program. Participants will engage in a three-month exercise program, during which they will respond to daily fatigue assessments via a smartphone app and wear a physical activity monitor for ten days at the beginning and end of the program. The findings aim to enhance exercise prescriptions and timing to effectively reduce fatigue in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are active participants in the BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program and are currently receiving or have recently completed cancer therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer therapy or have not completed therapy within the last six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved exercise guidelines that help cancer survivors manage fatigue more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is not widely tested, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the impact of physical activity on fatigue in cancer survivors.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be an active participant in the BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program * Criteria for this program include: * Adult (\>= 18 years old) * Being a patient seen at the University of Colorado Cancer Center * Currently receiving cancer therapy or be within 6 months of completing cancer therapy * Have a signed physician clearance form to participate in an exercise program * Have a smartphone (necessary for the EMA assessments) * A score of 48 or less on the FACIT-Fatigue (completed during the initial BfitBwell Program assessment) * The minimally important difference of the FACIT-Fatigue is 3 points, suggesting that a score of at most 48 indicates the presence of CRF and allows for meaningful change in both directions. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- University of Colorado Cancer Center — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ryan Marker, PhD, PT — University of Colorado, Denver
- Study coordinator: Jared Scorsone
- Email: JARED.SCORSONE@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
- Phone: 303-724-1264
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.